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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.77, 1,020.61 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.77, 1,020.61 and 295.75 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.77 : 1,020.61 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.77/1,020.61 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.77x = 1,020.61 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.77x = 301,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,845.41/680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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